This is my SECOND stop whenever I come to Boone (a couple times a year). The only reason it is my…read moresecond, is my cowboy boot store is right next to it and that's like going to church for me (haha!). Jennele, the owner, is the best! I'm from Chicago area and this boutique easily reminds me of a boutique you would find here. The clothes are very cute and they always have a sharp variety of shoes. If you are looking for a summer dress then this is the place to go! If you love scarves, candles and jewelry, you are going to be in heaven here. Tip: If you see something, do not wait to get it. Get whatever it is you want while your there because the next day it may not be there. I have done that one time and I will never do it again. She has a popular store, therefore items are not going to sit long. =)) I always have a great experience here and highly recommend!

This is an adorable boutique with some really nice quality clothing and accessories. I bought a…read morecute pair of silver hoop earrings that I wear all the time. I'm allergic to a lot of metals but these ones haven't bothered me at all so I know the quality must be good! The girl working at the time was also super friendly and helpful!

This Mast General Store was the 2nd of it's kind to open, apparently about 100 years after the…read morefirst...but still an OG. The store offers a small throw back to simpler times, selling anything and everything one would need for their household under one roof. They even had a slogan early on of "if you can't buy it here, you don't need it". The store offers homewares (glassware, plates, pots, pans and cast iron), decor, snack items, jelly's/jams, milled products, soaps, gifts, clothing, camping gear, and even barrels upon barrels of candy by the pound. With 2 floors fully stocked of product, it offers a glimpse of how things were in olden times. Pricing on many items is very fare, from what I saw and was able to compare. Staff were all very friendly, checking in as we shopped to see if there is anything we could be helped with. It's a fun store to poke through, with lots of nostalgia

Such a cool place to visit with unique items and is really an old vintage store. We got items for a…read moregreat value and everyone is really nice and good service

The Original Mast General Store is located in Valle Crucis, NC. It was opened by Henry Taylor back…read morein 1883 as the Taylor General Store and has been operating ever since, so they are definitely doing something right! The landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places and is quite a popular place. While you won't be able to park right out front as they did in the past, there is plenty of parking located conveniently behind the store. W.W. Mast bought a half stake of the business in 1897, then bought the other half in 1913, changing the name to Mast General Store It was truly the Amazon of its day, offering everything you could possibly need with the motto, "goods for the living, coffins and caskets for the dead," which prompted the local phrase, "If you can't buy it here, you don't need it ." When the economy changed and the original store closed in 1977, it was thankfully saved and reopened in 1980 by preservationists John and Faye Cooper The front corner of the store features an active town post office The store spans two levels with beautifully creaking floorboards that instantly let you know you are in a nostalgic place filled with history. A lot of the original advertising posters from Mr. Mast are still mounted on the walls alongside the vintage counters and fixtures The original cast iron potbellied wood stove is still used to heat the store, the functional wooden trap doors in the floorboards still remain from where chickens historically were traded for store credit, and you can even get a cup of coffee for just 5 cents. You will find a massive variety of cast-iron cookware, old-fashioned candy in barrels, postcards, books, high-quality clothing, footwear, toys, and traditional mercantile goods. I even bought a delicious fried apple pie! The historic Little Red Schoolhouse sits right behind the main building and offers clearance merchandise, though I just enjoyed looking at the older architecture and reading about the school.

Been coming here for a few years now, we love visiting the area and stopping in for a moon pie and…read morea spicy ginger ale or cream soda!!!! There's so much to look at here, the property itself is stunning and surrounded by amazing nature, the staff are all warm and friendly, and you could spend literally hours here perusing the shelves. There's good old fashioned candy, popcorn, snacks, there's Valle Crucis souvenirs to bring home. It's never felt like a tourist trap, it's always felt very warm, country, and welcoming. The building itself is so old and stunning! The creamy floors and woodsy smells, it's always a treat to come here and there's so much to look at and buy. There's even a Christmas shop upstairs year round, where you can stock up on goodies ahead of time for Christmas. I'd say the value is pretty good, depending on what you're buying. Snacks, drinks, candy are all very affordable, but the souvenir and brand name products of course are higher up in price, which is to be expected. All in all, a wonderful place to stop by to grab a treat or bring home some gifts for family and friends. Highly recommend!!!

I all about the pottery and was thrilled to see some local artists represented. They had a little…read moreof everything between all the shops. Candles, jewelry, clothing and more. Any kind of gift or treasure you could want! Prices were fair, I snagged a couple of Christmas gifts!

I went in Artwalk today with a couple of friends. One of my friends wanted to see if a sweater on…read moredisplay was available in her size. She asked a clerk and was told that the sweater on display was the only one available. As the clerk did not offer further assistance, I reached up to undrape the sweater from a t-shirt so that my friend could try it on. When I did so, the clerk came running across the store screeching, "Don't mess up my display!" I'm sorry, but I thought the purpose of a store that sells clothing was to entice customers to come in, try on the merchandise, and then buy it. If that's the case, someone should educate the clerk with the abrasive customer service skills. I will NEVER return to this store!

I love this store! Their clothes, the personal attention and it's just unique pieces you won't find…read moreanywhere else! I always get compliments on the dress I bought from there. The owner is a sweetheart and best part of all, she helps dogs in need. So it's great clothes for a great cause! They are my favorite store on the strip, I even plan on ordering from them online since I live so many states away and I regret not buying more.

Wonderful, unique offerings! New favorite store will absolutely stop every time I'm visiting the…read morearea. Great customer service had so much fun trying new styles with the team suggesting fun shoes and accessories!

Shopped recently on a slower winter day. Was the only customer in the store with two sales people…read moreworking. Got a hello and that was it, NO offer to start a dressing room as I walked around with several dresses in hand. I did get to overhear their entire mundane conversation while I tried on my clothes in the dressing room behind the counter. Left and went to Monkees in Blowing Rock where two young energetic girls bent over backwards to help. I left with a beautiful cocktail dress.

I'm so glad to have found this delightful store! They opened in early May 2021, and are located…read morenext to the Blue Deer on Main ice cream store. I made a beeline straight for the jewelry, and found several lovely Meghan Browne necklaces for very reasonable prices that I had to purchase. They also have a variety of household decor, candles, etc. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and I'll definitely return!

Absolutely stunning casual clothing! I was on a short trip…read moreto Blowing Rock last week and discovered this store. I walked in and fell in love

A lot of stylish women's clothes along with various types of gifts but the emphasis is obviously on…read moreclothing. As my wife wandered around looking for things to try on or to purchase, ultimately succeeding, I just wish that they had a chair for the menfolk to sit in while the ladies did their shopping and trying on.